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Innovation Japan 2026 Official Launch

Today marks the opening of the official site for Innovation Japan 2026, one of Japan's largest academic-industry collaboration events, organized by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Since its inception in 2004, this annual event aims at facilitating the transfer of research results from universities and other institutions to society, promoting technology transfer, and supporting collaborations aimed at practical applications.

This year, Innovation Japan 2026 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on August 27 and 28, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, where participants can engage and network with researchers and innovations from a diverse range of fields. This event serves as a critical platform for academia and industry to communicate, share information, and align on potential collaborations. Attendees can expect to solve their own challenges by discovering relevant technologies during the event.

Event Overview

• - Event name: Innovation Japan 2026
• - Tagline: Seeds for Tomorrow's Startups
• - Dates: August 27 (Thursday) and August 28 (Friday), 2026
• - Location: Tokyo Big Sight, South Exhibition Hall, South 1 Hall, Ariake, Tokyo
• - Organizer: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
• - Co-organizer: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• - Supported by: Various prominent organizations including but not limited to the Japan Medical Research and Development Agency, and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• - Admission Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Official Website: Innovation Japan

Highlights of Innovation Japan 2026

• - Access to over 280 technology seeds from 136 universities and institutions across Japan!
• - Meet researchers in person at booths where they explain their technologies and answer queries!
• - All showcased technologies have already been patented, and researchers share direct messages with companies on the official site!
• - Featuring 146 presentation pitches from exhibitors, alongside the inaugural Startup Morning Pitch event this year!
• - An increase in academic startup-related presentations, with over 20 participating, including researchers on the brink of starting their companies!
• - Cutting-edge technologies that have passed initiatives like JST CREST and Sakiak come into the spotlight!
• - An interdisciplinary venue where all six fields of exhibitions can be explored, allowing for unique encounters and discoveries beyond traditional conferences.

Advance registration for visitors is now open, and seminar attendance registration will begin on August 7! Visit the official site to explore the over 300 exhibitors participating in this year’s event!

Concurrent Event: Award for Academic Startups 2026

In addition to the main event, the Award for Academic Startups 2026 has announced its finalists. This recognition will be presented at the seminar venue during the Innovation Japan event on August 27. Attendees are encouraged to join us in witnessing this prestigious award ceremony and the pitches from the award-winning startups.

Exhibition Categories:

• - Carbon Neutrality and Environment
• - Health and Medical
• - Food and Agriculture
• - Maritime, Aerospace, and Extreme Environments
• - AI and Information Communications
• - Infrastructure, Disaster Prevention, and Safety

This year promises an exciting variety of exhibitors, including academic-founded startups, fostering innovation and collaboration across sectors. Join us at Innovation Japan 2026 for an opportunity to meet the minds shaping the future of Japan's technological landscape!

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to the Innovation Japan 2026 Visitor Secretariat (within AlphaNet Co. Ltd.):

• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5801-5984
• - Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Excluding weekends and holidays, until August 2026)